Authorization for infrastructure testing

The approval and verification of rolling stock both by the Railway Companies and the manufacturers of said material, which are not subject to payment by fee, as well as the safety systems, track materials, etc. usually require the use of the infrastructure owned by Adif-Alta Velocidad and its other facilities to perform the necessary tests.

To ensure that these tests are carried out in compliance with the applicable regulations, a procedure has been implemented at Adif-Alta Velocidad's electronic office to facilitate the coordination of the actions required to process the application prior to the performance of the aforementioned tests.

Using the form, which is accessed through Adif-Alta Velocidad's electronic office: Electronic Office (adifaltavelocidad.gob.es) Here you will find the information you need to provide to request the corresponding test.

Request Instructions

1.    Go to Adif-Alta Velocidad's electronic office by following this link: Electronic office (adifaltavelocidad.gob.es)
2.    In the Procedures available, select the one corresponding to "Request for Tests and Trials on Railway Infrastructures".
3.    Start the online process by clicking on the "Register application" icon.
4.    Fill in the application form.

Along with the application, the following documents are required:

• For legal persons: Name and company name of the applicant company along with the tax ID number (CIF), ID of the legal representative along with the deed that accredits the representation, details of the contact person and the current civil liability insurance policy proving that the payments are up to date.
• In the case of Railway Companies: the license number and details of the contact person.

5.    The test request process is initiated.

At the following link you can download the financial conditions related to the performance of tests and trials on the infrastructure and in the facilities managed by Adif and Adif Alta Velocidad.